City of Greater Geelong district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Wallington

Wallington is a town in City of Greater Geelong district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 1,361 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 16 churches, 5 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ocean Grove Community Garden (6 km), Lake Connewarre (7 km) and Lake Lorne (8 km).

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Wallington at a glance

Location
City of Greater Geelong district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 1,361
Coordinates
38.2264° S, 144.5120° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Wallington

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wallington: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Wallington

70 churches within 100 km of Wallington. The closest is Saint Mary Of The Angels Basilica (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wallington

42 parks within 100 km of Wallington. The closest is Kardinia Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wallington

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wallington. The closest is Ocean Grove Community Garden (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Wallington

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wallington. The closest is Fort Queenscliff (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Wallington

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wallington. The closest is Thirteenth Beach (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wallington

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wallington. The closest is Lake Connewarre (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Wallington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wallington
  2. 6 km Ocean Grove Community Garden · garden, City of Greater Geelong
  3. 7 km Thirteenth Beach · beach, Victoria
  4. 1 km Murtnaghurt Lagoon · lake, City of Greater Geelong
  5. 8 km Lake Connewarre · lake, City of Greater Geelong
  6. 14 km Lake Lorne · lake, City of Greater Geelong
  7. 8 km Back to Wallington

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How to reach Wallington

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wallington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1670Saint Mary Of The Angels Basilica (19 km)
    Parks542Kardinia Park (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens741Ocean Grove Community Garden (6 km)
    Forts & heritage830Fort Queenscliff (17 km)
    Beaches & coast1527Thirteenth Beach (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs717Lake Connewarre (7 km)
    Other attractions114Chinaman's Hat (25 km)
    Museums17Australian National Surfing Museum (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Barrabool Hills (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs05Sunshine Clock Tower (71 km)
    Waterfalls03Yarra Falls (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Duck Island (19 km)

    Wallington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wallington?

    Ocean Grove Community Garden (garden, about 6 km), Lake Connewarre (lake, about 7 km), Lake Lorne (lake, about 8 km), Murtnaghurt Lagoon (lake, about 9 km), Thirteenth Beach (beach, about 10 km), Reedy Lake (lake, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wallington?

    63 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 5 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage, 15 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Wallington?

    Saint Mary Of The Angels Basilica, about 19 km by road; Christ Church Geelong (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wallington?

    Kardinia Park, about 20 km by road; Johnstone Park (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wallington?

    Ocean Grove Community Garden, about 6 km by road; Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wallington?

    Start in Wallington, visit Ocean Grove Community Garden, then Thirteenth Beach, then Murtnaghurt Lagoon, then Lake Connewarre, then Lake Lorne, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wallington?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Wallington

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Wallington’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Wallington on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.